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HHC Center for Healthy Aging presents Healthy Brain series

Free Hartford HealthCare program includes tips, strategies, healthy ideas for keeping your brain active and healthy. RSVP to 860.747.5728.

PLAINVILLE – Strategies and information on maintaining a healthy brain is the focus of a free five-part series presented by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. The Healthy Brain Series will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Presenters will be Patty O’Brian, CDP, and Michelle Wyman, CDP, dementia specialists, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, program sponsors. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

The five sessions will cover the following topics:

Session 1: Intro - Eat Brain Foods & Stay Hydrated

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Session 2: Challenge Your Mind Daily - Activities to Stay Sharp

Session 3: Coping with Changes and Managing Stress - Be Social

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Session 4: Count Sheep - Be Creative and Have Fun

Session 5: Be Positive - Find a Purpose

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Plainville Senior Center, 860.747.5728.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, is a resource and assessment center designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyaging.org.

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